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3 Table of Contents PART I: PUBLISHED RESULTS-BASED PLAN MINISTRY OVERVIEW Mandate Ministry Contribution to Priorities and Results Ministry Programs and Activities 14 Table 1: Ministry Planned Expenditures ($M) HIGHLIGHTS OF ACHIEVEMENTS MINISTRY ORGANIZATION CHART AGENCIES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS (ABCs) DETAILED FINANCIAL INFORMATION 36 Table 2: Combined Operating and Capital Summary by Vote 37 APPENDIX: ANNUAL REPORT Table 1: Ministry Interim Actual Expenditures Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 1 of 149

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6 PART I: PUBLISHED RESULTS-BASED PLAN MINISTRY OVERVIEW Mandate The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport supports three important sectors of Ontario s economy to directly promote economic growth and job creation and enhance the quality of life for Ontarians: The Ministry works with the tourism sector to support a strong and more competitive industry that positions Ontario as a premier tourism destination The Ministry works to build a strong and prosperous cultural sector through its leadership within the arts, culture and heritage communities By providing sport and recreation opportunities and supporting the success of Ontario athletes, the Ministry promotes a culture that values sport, recreation and physical activity and champions the social and economic benefits of active, engaged living for all Ontarians The Ministry works with its Tourism, Culture and Sport stakeholders to attract long term investment and create jobs for Ontarians. To achieve these objectives in , the Ministry will pursue five strategic approaches: Growing tourism, the cultural industries and sport sectors, by providing targeted investments and strategic policy direction o Support regional tourism through financial support to13 Regional Tourism Organizations (RTOs) to foster partnerships and collaboration o Implement a tourism investment strategy which establishes tourism as a priority sector for investment attraction o Fund programs to support festival and events and cultural activities o Position Ontario as a competitive jurisdiction for live music performance and music recording, through implementation of a Live Music Strategy, and the development and launch of the Ontario Music Fund o Modernize supports to the cultural industries to ensure sustainability, effectiveness and a strong return on investment by participating in a comprehensive review of refundable tax credits and other direct business support programs o Engage the federal government on matters of strategic interest to the cultural industries including Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) proceedings, reviews under the Investment Canada Act and international trade policy o To invest in the economic and health benefits of trails through Ontario Trails Strategy Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 4 of 149

7 o Fund programs that strengthen the capacity of sport and recreation sectors, target youth within at risk priority neighbourhoods across the Province and support Aboriginal communities o Support a high performance athlete development system through the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario and the Coaching Association of Ontario o Enhance opportunities for high performance athletes through the Quest for Gold program o Invest in sport events to position Ontario as a key destination for sport and tourism and helps improve high performance sport for athletes and para-athletes in Ontario Strengthening its agencies and attractions, through a strategy of renewal and by focusing on core businesses o Support the revitalization and sustainability of its agencies by ensuring compliance with corporate directives and policies and fostering joint purchasing, sharing of research and collaborative marketing activities o Ensure current transfer payment agreements are in place between the Ministry and its transfer payment recipients o Monitor the implementation of the Royal Botanical Garden s Rock Garden and the Royal Ontario Museum roof repair capital projects, both funded through the Provincial-Territorial Program o Support of agencies and attractions in their role as tourism and culture icons, and local and regional economic catalysts through investments that respond to their priority needs, and address compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements o Continue to develop the Asset Management Information System to support the capital program Supporting strong, vibrant communities o Provide support through a cultural development fund to strengthen culture sector organizations and help them to build strong, vibrant communities o Work with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind and provincial and territorial partners to facilitate greater accessibility to public library resources o Provide funding to recognized recreational service providers (municipalities, notfor profits and First Nations) to engage active healthy living through Ontario s After School Program which provides services to 20,000 children and youth within at risk priority neighbourhoods across the Province o Support provincial and local/regional sport and recreation service providers through the Healthy Communities Fund to implement projects that address the goals of increasing participation, building capacity and enhancing physical literacy o Enhance the capacity of First Nation reserve communities to meet their sport and recreation needs, utilizing local resources and partnerships with other communitybased organizations through Community Aboriginal Recreation Activator program Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 5 of 149

8 o Support to the Ontario Games program of five multisport competitions showcasing Ontario s athletes and communities, while offering participants, volunteers and spectators a chance to experience the challenge and excitement of amateur sport in Ontario o Hosting sport events contributes to community development through participation by Ontarians in associated volunteer opportunities and inspires all Ontarians by showcasing the value of sport and the health benefits of active living Conserving Ontario s cultural and heritage resources o Strengthen the Ministry s relationships with Aboriginal communities through continued engagement on heritage and archaeology issues, including burials and artifacts o Promote the protection of Ontario s cultural heritage resources through policy and legislative approaches o Continue implementation of the Standards and Guidelines for Conservation of Provincial Heritage Properties, and the Standards and Guidelines for Consultant Archaeologists, including monitoring and identification of emerging policy issues Building Ontario s national and international profile through domestic and international marketing and events of international significance o Support and promote Ontario s world class festivals such as Luminato o Showcase international events, such as the Toronto International Film Festival and the War of 1812 Bicentennial Tall Ships Tour through the Celebrate Ontario program o Work with the Pan/Parapan American Games Secretariat to support the province in hosting the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games o Drive music tourism and build Ontario s profile as a competitive jurisdiction for live music performance through implementation of branding, marketing and discoverability tools in the Live Music Strategy o Support hosting of international amateur sporting events through the Ministry s International Sport Hosting policy, such as the 2013 World Figure Skating Championship ONTARIO SENIORS SECRETARIAT The Ontario Seniors Secretariat (OSS) works through policy and public education to improve the quality of life of Ontario s seniors. To achieve these objectives in , OSS will pursue three strategic approaches: Delivering on government commitments o Implement and coordinate Ontario s Action Plan for Seniors and additional new initiatives Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 6 of 149

9 o Renew Ontario s Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse o Implement and provide ongoing oversight of the Finding Your Way Wandering Prevention program o Promote age-friendly communities by developing a community guide, a recognition program to acknowledge age-friendly cities and towns, and a grant program offering one-time seed grants for local initiatives o Increase the number of Active Living Fairs around the province, and work with the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care to transfer oversight and delivery of Ontario s Elderly Persons Centres o Continue to fully implement the Retirement Homes Act and provide program management of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority Advancing policies and programs to deliver government s promise that Ontario is the best place to age o Champion Ontario's issues on the intergovernmental stage o Liaise with major seniors groups to provide forum for exchange of information Acting as an enterprise resource to integrate seniors policy issues o Provide horizontal policy and program support within government o Help develop and enhance a one-stop information source to simplify access for seniors to government programs and services, including an enhanced Seniors Guide o Effectively disseminate information PAN/PARAPAN AMERICAN GAMES SECRETARIAT The Pan/Parapan American Games Secretariat (PPAGS) is responsible for overseeing Ontario s financial commitments to the Pan/Parapan American Games ( Games ) and working with federal and municipal partners, as well as the Toronto Organizing Committee for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games (TO2015), to achieve the Games vision. The Secretariat is also responsible for coordinating the province s involvement in the planning and operational activities for the Games. A successful Games is one that demonstrates fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency and effectiveness, and provides an opportunity for Ontarians to enjoy the long-term public benefits of hosting such an event. To achieve these objectives in , PPAGS will pursue three strategic approaches: Providing effective coordination and oversight across delivery partners to ensure a fiscally responsible Games o Clearly define all delivery partners roles and responsibilities in support of the Games to ensure efficiency in the achievement of results Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 7 of 149

10 o Review TO2015 s Business Plan to ensure it delivers the Games within budget and that it obtains value for money o Work with partner ministries to ensure provincial essential services to support the Games (e.g. transportation, security, emergency and consequence management, health sector planning) are delivered efficiently and effectively, and associated costs are monitored and managed o Identify and prioritize risks and pressures related to the Games and monitor mitigations Providing effective coordination and management across delivery partners to ensure an operationally efficient and effective Games o Continue to work with Infrastructure Ontario to provide oversight of the development of key venues and related infrastructure for the Games, and the construction of the Athletes' Village o Align and integrate provincial plans in support of the Games with those of all partners to ensure a seamless experience for participants, spectators and visitors Promoting and celebrating Ontario s role in the Games and ensuring there are long-term legacy impacts and benefits to Ontarians after the Games o Work with partner ministries and stakeholders to ensure that the Games are a success and that: Ontario s role in the Games is recognized, Ontarians understand the benefits that the Games will create, and all Ontarians have opportunities to support and participate in celebrating the Games o Work with partner ministries and stakeholders to deliver a province-wide post- Games legacy that will utilize opportunities and investments from hosting the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games to leverage broader long-term public benefits and ensure support leading up to, during and after the Games o Coordinate and deliver provincial activities and oversight of TO2015 to ensure spectators, media and the community are provided with opportunities to participate in the Games Ministry Contribution to Priorities and Results The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport contributes significantly to the economic development, job creation, and quality of life in the province of Ontario. The Ministry does this by: Supporting the Regional Tourism Organizations and encouraging collaboration among tourism industry partners Supporting agencies and attractions in their role as tourism and culture icons, and local and regional economic catalysts Encouraging a supportive policy framework to stimulate tourism development and growth Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 8 of 149

11 Supporting festivals and events across the province Making timely and targeted investments to build new infrastructure and refurbish and upgrade existing infrastructure in the tourism, culture, sport and recreation sectors Coordinating strategic investments, services, and partnerships with the Ontario Media Development Corporation and the Ministry of Finance to ensure that Ontario s rapidly growing entertainment and creative cluster remains on the cutting-edge of content creation, mobile technology, world-class training and research Optimizing the contribution of the arts, heritage, archaeology, public libraries, museums and cultural agencies through the development and implementation of strategic policies, programs and services Promoting lifelong participation in sport, recreation and physical activity by developing quality policies and programs Building, through a range of services, the amateur sport and recreation sectors capacity to deliver effective programming, in support of a province that is recognized as a national and international leader in innovative sport, recreation and physical activity initiatives These activities drive the innovation, diversity and growth necessary to strengthen Ontario s competitive advantage while continuing to ensure that Ontarians have strong, vibrant, healthy and prosperous communities for generations to come. Ministry Contribution to Priorities and Results Priorities Economic Prosperity and Job Creation Enhanced Quality of Life for All Ontarians Results Growing tourism, culture and sport sectors, by providing targeted investments and strategic policy direction Building Ontario s national and international profile through domestic and international marketing, and events of international significance Strategies Foster industry partnerships and collaboration through financial support to 13 Regional Tourism Organizations Build new, and refurbish and Increasing delivery of, and access to, world renowned cultural and sporting events, festivals and attractions Preserving and promoting the Province s cultural heritage through investment in numerous partnerships Promoting a culture that values sport, recreation and physical activity Support festivals and events across the province through programming and services support Promote active, healthy lifestyles and build stronger Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 9 of 149

12 upgrade existing infrastructure in all Ministry sectors Improve future capital allocation decisions by implementing the asset management initiative Implement the Tourism Investment Attraction Strategy Position Ontario as a competitive jurisdiction for live music performance and music recording Modernize support to cultural industries to ensure a strong return on investment Support tourism agencies and attractions in their role as tourism icons, and local and regional economic catalysts Develop and launch Ontario tourism brand for use in the United States and overseas markets Support Ontario international sport events building capacity and provide economic return to the province Provide economic benefits to the province, through increased levels of tourism and tax revenue communities through sport and recreation Strengthen cultural sector organizations through a cultural development fund Ensure accountability and sustainability of culture agencies by compliance with corporate directives and ministry priorities Develop high-profile programming to make Ontario a cultural tourism destination Promote the protection of Ontario s cultural heritage resources through policy and legislative approaches Engage with Aboriginal communities on heritage and archaeology issues Commitment to revitalize Ontario Place as a unique waterfront community Major Programs/ Activities Partnership with Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment s International Investment Development Representative program Targeted outreach approach to market Ontario to investors and participate in international investment opportunities Implement the Live Music Strategy and develop and launch the Ontario Music Fund Work with the Ministry of Finance on a comprehensive review of refundable tax credits and other direct business support programs Launch the new Cultural Development Fund Participate in the review and development of policy and legislative tools that impact cultural heritage resources Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 10 of 149

13 Continue working with the culture agencies on sustainability initiatives, such as research and supporting collaborative purchasing activities Promote agency sustainability through strategic investments that respond to their priority needs, and by implementing the asset management initiative to form the basis of future capital investment recommendations, as well as assessments and reviews to ensure agencies are maximizing their potential Stage 2 of OPC Revitalization: use findings from initial technical due diligence and market sounding to formulate long term development scenarios for Ontario Place Support Pan/Parapan American Games planning and legacy activities Healthy Communities Fund program provides grant funding opportunities at the local and provincial levels to engage Ontarians in physically active lifestyles Key Measures Growth in Ontario s tourism receipts Capital investment and job creation in the tourism, culture, sport and recreation sectors Growth in wages in the cultural industries in line with overall North American average growth forecasts Number of persons with print disabilities able to obtain accessible format materials through their public library Attendance and revenue at culture and tourism agencies and attractions Overall success of Ontario Place revitalization will be measured by economic, social and cultural impact More physically active Ontarians Maximized sport hosting economic opportunities Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 11 of 149

14 ONTARIO SENIORS SECRETARIAT The Ontario Seniors Secretariat contributes to creating strong, healthy, vibrant and prosperous communities for Ontarians. OSS does this by promoting healthy and active aging, and by helping to ensure that Ontario is the best place to age. To achieve this goal, OSS is leading and coordinating the implementation of the Action Plan for Seniors, a framework that focuses on addressing the needs of vulnerable seniors, while also supporting active, healthy aging for the broader senior population. Key initiatives under this plan include: Promoting age friendly communities Developing better, more accessible one-stop information for Seniors Promoting safety and security to seniors through renewal of Ontario s Elder Abuse Strategy, and implementing the Retirement Homes Act Providing program management and oversight of the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority Ongoing implementation of the Finding Your Way Wandering Prevention Program Results for this initiative will be measured by: User surveys evaluating whether the information accessed through the Collaborative Seniors Portal or "A Guide to Programs and Services for Seniors in Ontario" helped increase awareness of programs and services Number of Action Plan initiatives implemented PAN/PARAPAN AMERICAN GAMES SECRETARIAT The Games are providing Ontario with an economic boost and acting as a catalyst for economic, social, infrastructure and athletic development, and will leave a legacy of new and improved sport and recreation facilities for generations to come. PPAGS is contributing by: Providing strategic direction, coordination and oversight of the provincial government s participation and responsibilities in support of Games delivery Continuing to work with partner ministries and stakeholders to ensure that the Games are a success and that Ontario s role in the Games is recognized so that: o Ontarians understand the benefits that the Games will create o All Ontarians have opportunities to support and participate in celebrating the Games Working with partner ministries and stakeholders to deliver a province-wide post Games legacy that will utilize opportunities and investments from hosting the Games, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 12 of 149

15 and leverage broader long-term public benefits to ensure support leading up to, during and after the Games The expected results include: Creating additional jobs directly related to Games investments and as a result of Games related investments and tourism As many as 250,000 visitors from across Ontario, Canada, the USA and overseas who will stay in our hotels, attend our shows and attractions, dine in our restaurants and shop in our stores Ensuring the Games provide long-term legacy impacts and benefits to Ontarians Ministry Programs and Activities Tourism, Culture and Sport The Ministry has four divisions: The Tourism Policy and Development Division is responsible for strategic policy activities and research initiatives that support a stronger, more competitive tourism industry. The Division: Works to attract and support private sector investment and development initiatives in Ontario Supports regional planning and economic development through the Regional Tourism Organizations Helps attract new, and enhance existing, festivals and events The Division continues to closely collaborate with tourism industry stakeholders, other Ontario ministries and agencies, Federal and Provincial governments, and international governments to grow the competitiveness of the tourism sector and build on Ontario s national and international profile. The success of the Division will be measured by assessing the growth in Ontario s tourism receipts and by the increase of capital investments and continuous job creation in Ontario s tourism Industry. Celebrate Ontario festival and event program performance measures are reported annually to Treasury Board, and are based on the increase in visitor attendance to events as a result of Celebrate Ontario funding (as reported by transfer payment recipients) the target is 5%. Celebrate Ontario 2011 recipients reported an increase of 1.1 million visitors (18%) and over $165 million in visitor spending over Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 13 of 149

16 The Division has identified targeted savings to contain Ministry costs and improve efficiencies through new funding mechanisms and by reducing expenditures for programs that are no longer required. The Division has announced a revised funding model for support to Tourism Regions to continue leveraging Provincial funds through strategic partnerships. All programs are delivered with a focus on ensuring value for money and the appropriate use of provincial funding. In , the Division will: Deliver $40 million in to support leadership and tourism growth across the province through the Regional Tourism Organizations Invest $20 million through the Celebrate Ontario festivals and events enhancement program, to support over 200 ongoing festivals and events across the province with improved programs and services in order to draw increased visitors, visitor spending and economic activity. Events supported include major economic generators across Ontario such as the Toronto International Film Festival, Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, NXNE, the Stratford Festival, Red Bull Crashed Ice Niagara Falls, TD Ottawa Jazz Festival, Havelock Country Jamboree and the Boots and Hearts Music Festival in Bowmanville Implement Welcoming Investors: A Tourism Investment Strategy for Ontario through a five point action plan, including establishing tourism as a priority sector in Ontario s investment approach Encourage industry-led tourism development projects Provide strategic policy and planning expertise to industry, other ministries and other levels of government The Ministry continues to invest funds in infrastructure projects in the Tourism, Culture and Sport & Recreation sectors under the Tourism Capital Program and Culture Capital Program and infrastructure programs The Tourism Planning and Operations Division is responsible for supporting the Ministry's tourism agencies and attractions to promote economic growth and job creation in Ontario. The Division: Develops these agencies and attractions as catalysts for regional economic development Ensures strong fiscal management, good governance and accountability of these agencies and attractions Maintains capital infrastructure through asset management and capital investment Works with the agencies to revitalize their products and to mitigate and manage risks on behalf of the ministry Collaborates with and supports its tourism agencies and attractions to increase competitiveness, stimulate economic growth and support job creation through Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 14 of 149

17 strategic investments in assets, improving revenue streams, and implementing business models that support long-term sustainability Ensures that all programs are delivered with a focus on value for money and the appropriate use of provincial funding, while looking to leverage matching/supporting funding from the federal government and the private sector wherever possible However, changing consumer and travel behaviour and increased competition are impacting the ability of agencies and attractions to maintain and increase their economic impact. The Division measures success by assessing the growth in attendance and revenue at its agencies and attractions while meeting their responsibilities related to agency accountability. In , the Division will: Implement the asset management initiative which will assess the condition of agency assets in order to improve future capital allocation decisions Commence Stage 2 of Ontario Place Revitalization that will use findings from initial technical due diligence and market sounding to formulate long term development scenarios for Ontario Place Open the H.M.S. Tecumseth Centre at Discovery Harbour at Huronia Historical Parks in August The centre will feature the stabilized 1815 hull of the H.M.S. Tecumseth and permanent exhibits relating to the site and its link to the War of 1812 Continue to improve and revitalize the St. Lawrence Parks Commission by: o Opening a new patio overlooking Kingston Harbour, and a local artisan s trade square in the upper fort at Fort Henry o Hosting a new outdoor culinary event at Upper Canada Village, the Food Lover s Field Day which will feature locally sourced food and beverages o Hosting the Great Waterway Classic golf tournament, a PGA Tour Canada event, at its Upper Canada Golf Course Address consumer preference for digital access to travel information, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year through a technology upgrade to the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnerships digital marketing system Proceed with projects at St. Lawrence Parks Commission and the Niagara Parks Commission that leverage matching capital funding from the Federal government Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 15 of 149

18 The Culture Division is responsible for developing and implementing policies, programs and services that build a strong and prosperous cultural sector, and protect cultural heritage resources. The culture sector includes cultural industries, arts, heritage, archaeology, libraries, museums and cultural agencies. The Division: Collaborates with the Ontario Media Development Corporation and other partners to strengthen and grow Ontario s entertainment and creative cluster Ensures strong fiscal management, good governance and accountability of Ontario s cultural agencies Administers the Public Libraries Act and the Ontario Heritage Act, licenses archaeologists in the province, and provides strategic funding, advice and outreach to municipalities, libraries, museums and provincial heritage organizations The Division has started to implement risk assessment approaches for archaeology. By prioritizing and expediting review of archaeology and heritage assessments for renewable energy projects, the Ministry strives to meet the government s renewable energy targets while ensuring appropriate due diligence with respect to cultural heritage resources. The Division is also preparing to launch the new Culture Development Fund, which will strengthen cultural organizations and their leadership. Program outcomes include stronger governance and leadership, enhanced collaboration, and improved use of social media. The Division will also maintain core operating grant programs, which allow key cultural and heritage organizations such as libraries, museums, and heritage organizations to protect and preserve Ontario s heritage resources and support innovation and the knowledge economy. In , the Division will: Continue to modernize the archaeology program to become sustainable through the introduction of additional measures to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the program. The program will look at ways of strengthening licence compliance for the consultant archaeology community through compliance assistance and enforcement. A new IT system is being developed to enable electronic service delivery Continue to support core services for key cultural stakeholders including libraries, community museums, and heritage organizations. Support the cultural sector through strategic investments that support innovation and the knowledge economy in the notfor-profit arts sector, such as the recently announced investments in the Canadian Film Centre and Massey Hall The Ministry will continue to advance the protection of the province s cultural heritage resources through the provision of timely information, advice and technical assistance Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 16 of 149

19 to proponents, consultants and Ministry partners in support of initiatives under the Green Energy Act, the Planning Act and the Environmental Assessment Act The Sport, Recreation and Community Programs Division is responsible for promoting a culture that values sport, recreation and physical activity and champions the social and economic benefits of active, engaged living. It builds this culture by developing strong partnerships with other ministries, levels of government, and national and provincial sport and recreation organizations. The Division: Delivers core programs and policies that support active, engaged living for Ontarians, and targeted programs for youth and Aboriginal communities Administers the Quest for Gold Ontario Athlete Assistance Program to provide financial support to Ontario high performance athletes to increase the performance and number of athletes competing at national and international levels, and to enhance coaching, training and competitive opportunities Pursues opportunities to host international amateur sport events under the International Amateur Sport Hosting Policy Provides funding to Ministry-recognized Provincial Sport Organizations and Multi Sport Organizations for the delivery of core programs and services, and to create new projects focused on priority areas outlined in the Canadian Sport Policy Provides financial support to the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario to deliver high performance programs, services and leadership Provides funding to recognized recreational service providers (municipalities, not-for profits) to engage active healthy living through Ontario s After School Program which provides services to 20,000 children and youth within at risk priority neighbourhoods across the Province Healthy Communities Fund supports provincial and local/regional sport and recreation service providers to implement projects that address the goals of increasing participation, building capacity and physical literacy Agencies and Attractions The Ministry oversees the activities of its tourism and cultural agencies and attractions. The agencies and attractions are centres of excellence and innovation across Ontario that act as stewards of unique historic assets, built and natural heritage, major collections of art and historical artifacts and green space and parklands. Together, they offer educational, recreational, tourism, cultural and entertainment experiences for residents and visitors. Agencies: Art Gallery of Ontario McMichael Canadian Art Collection Metropolitan Toronto Convention Centre Corporation Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 17 of 149

20 Minister s Advisory Council for Arts and Culture Niagara Parks Commission Ontario Arts Council Ontario Heritage Trust Ontario Library Service North Ontario Media Development Corporation Ontario Place Corporation Ontario Science Centre Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation Ontario Trillium Foundation Ottawa Convention Centre Corporation Royal Botanical Gardens Royal Ontario Museum Science North Southern Ontario Library Service St. Lawrence Parks Commission Attractions: Fort William Historical Park Huronia Historical Parks Ontario Seniors Secretariat The Secretariat s policy responsibilities include: Administering and overseeing the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 and its associated regulations, and facilitating and overseeing the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority Developing and implementing Ontario s Strategy to Combat Elder Abuse Promoting age-friendly communities, and providing wandering prevention resources to families and caregivers of seniors with Alzheimer s disease or related dementias The Division s public education responsibilities include: Engaging and providing information to seniors and seniors organizations to increase awareness of healthy aging and available programs and services Collaborating on Multicultural Seniors Outreach to examine barriers and improve access to programs and services Supporting Seniors Month activities to celebrate the contributions of seniors Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 18 of 149

21 Pan/Parapan American Games Secretariat Ontario, along with Canada, believes that hosting the Games will advance national and provincial policy objectives and generate significant sport, cultural, social and economic benefits, and has agreed to provide support for the Games. As a signatory to the Multi- Party Agreement, Ontario has committed to providing the required level of services that fall within its jurisdiction to successfully host the Games. These services include transportation, health sector preparedness, emergency and consequence management, and security. These services are in addition to the responsibilities of TO2015, the Games Organizing Committee. The Pan/Parapan American Games Secretariat (PPAGS) is responsible for overseeing Ontario s financial commitments to the Games and working with TO2015, federal and municipal governments, and other partners to ensure the Games vision is achieved. TO2015 has been provided with an overall budget of $1.4 billion to deliver the Games, with a breakdown comprising of: $500 million from the Government of Canada (with the majority to fund capital projects and federal essential services) $500 million from the Government of Ontario Remaining balance from municipal governments, universities and other sources such as ticket revenue and sponsorship In its role as the one-window for provincial participation in the Games, PPAGS will continue to work with partner ministries to provide strategic direction, and to coordinate the planning and delivery of provincial services required for the Games. As the sports and venues are finalized and operational plans continue to be refined, the level of provincial services required will be better quantified. PPAGS works with partner ministries, the federal government, TO2015 and stakeholders to develop and coordinate provincial promotion and celebration activities and a post games legacy to maximize the return on the provincial investment in the Games. PPAGS also works with Infrastructure Ontario and the Ministry of Infrastructure to coordinate the acceleration of the West Don Lands development for the Pan/Parapan Athletes Village. In addition to the $500 million contribution to the Games budget, the Province has entered into a fixed price contract with Dundee Kilmer for $514 million for the construction of the Athletes Village. PPAGS oversees venue development of new and improved sport infrastructure that will support athletes and communities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe. After the Games, the Athletes Village will be transformed into a new vibrant, sustainable, waterfront community with a mix of market, affordable and student housing as well as a YMCA and George Brown College student residence. Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 19 of 149

22 As a globally-recognized, major international sporting event, the Pan/Parapan American Games will take place in various locations across the Greater Golden Horseshoe area in July and August An estimated 10,000 athletes and team officials from 41 countries across the Americas and Caribbean are expected to participate in more than 50 sports. This is the first major international, multi-sport event to be hosted by Ontario since the 1930 British Empire Games (now known as the Commonwealth Games) in Hamilton. Hosting the Games will bring significant benefits to the province such as: Creating additional jobs directly related to the Games investments and as a result of Games related investments and tourism Attracting as many as 250,000 visitors from across Ontario, Canada, USA and overseas Encouraging civic engagement through city building, and celebration of the province s diversity, and development of social legacies from the recruitment and training of Games volunteers Developing and strengthening both Toronto and Ontario s relationships and brand, and encouraging relationships with the Americas, via sport, culture, education, tourism and economic linkages An accelerated development of a new neighbourhood in the West Don Lands, through the construction of an Athletes Village on former environmentally-contaminated, vacant, provincially-owned lands Significant investment in sport facilities that will support high performance sport and enhance community recreation use Toronto Organizing Committee for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games (TO2015) PPAGS manages the provincial relationship with TO2015, a not-for-profit organization responsible for planning, organizing, promoting, financing and staging the Games. TO2015 was created in TO2015 has a Board of s consisting of 12 members selected by the five primary Games partners: Government of Canada, Province of Ontario, City of Toronto, Canadian Olympic Committee and the Canadian Paralympic Committee. TO2015 s responsibilities include: Planning, staging and delivering the Games including coordination with other delivery partners Working with the International Paralympic Committee, Pan American Sport Organization, international sport and continental federations and others to deliver the Pan and Parapan sport programs Providing accommodations for athletes and officials at the Athletes Village and at satellite villages as required Providing transportation for athletes and other Games officials Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 20 of 149

23 Organizing the construction of both large and small scale infrastructure projects for the Games across the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region Venue and Village overlay and fit up with the appropriate Games-time infrastructure Promoting Toronto, the Greater Golden Horseshoe, Ontario and Canada as the hosts; including marketing and promotion activities to build the profile of the Games, leading up to, and during the event Developing a ceremonies and celebrations program to take place prior to, and during the Games Leading the coordination of the Legacy Fund for the development and maintenance of lasting high performance sport facilities and programs Overseeing project management for municipally-led minor capital upgrades and temporary overlay Preparing comprehensive business plans for approval by Ontario and Canada Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 21 of 149

24 Ministry Allocation of Base Spending ($1,482.6M) The following chart depicts the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport s investment in by vote/item structure and consolidations. Table 1: Ministry Planned Expenditures ($M) Operating (1) 1,377.0 Capital (2) TOTAL 1,482.6 (1) Includes $421.3M in consolidation adjustments. (2) Includes $38.5M in consolidation adjustments. Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 22 of 149

25 1.2 HIGHLIGHTS OF ACHIEVEMENTS For a more detailed analysis, please refer to Appendix: Annual Report The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport (MTCS) made significant progress during further integrating Sport and Recreation into the consolidated organization. By working together, the Ministry has leveraged its combined strength and increased reach and impact on sectors, stakeholders and communities across the province. Tourism Sector MTCS worked to enhance the economic impact of the tourism sector by leveraging partnerships and collaboration. With the new regional tourism model successfully implemented, the Ministry fostered enhanced partnerships, better integration of marketing activities, and increased emphasis on product development, an investment strategy, and workforce development The Ministry publicly launched Welcoming Investors: A Tourism Investment Attraction Strategy for Ontario, and began implementing the five point plan to increase private sector investment in the tourism industry including; o Establishing a Customer Relationship Management system o Developing comprehensive prospect lists for Europe and the United States o Supporting two major investment projects with an all-of-government approach for Ripley s Aquarium of Canada in Toronto, and Merlin Entertainment s Legoland Discovery Centre in Vaughan The Ministry actively promoted Ontario as a tourist destination through improved market research and marketing techniques, and used social media and new applications to improve consumers ability to plan and book trips. MTCS also modernized tourism marketing campaigns through partnerships and collaboration between the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation, Regional Tourism Organizations and industry groups and associations, thereby achieving greater efficiencies in targeting key markets MTCS rationalized and focused its investments in festivals and events. Building on the success of the Celebrate Ontario program, the Ministry made program changes to maximize economic impact by focusing on events that yield the greatest return on investment The Ministry also successfully concluded the administration of the Recreational Infrastructure Canada program Where applicable, beginning in , the Ministry is integrating sports priorities into existing programs. The Ministry will explore the alignment of Celebrate Ontario to include an integrated sport hosting component in recognition of the economic impact and legacy resulting from hosting major international and national sporting events Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 23 of 149

26 Culture Sector MTCS invested strategically in the culture sector s sustainability and growth by integrating four programs into a single, streamlined Cultural Strategic Investment Fund Through its agency, the Ontario Media Development Corporation, the Ministry provided targeted business development services and invested approximately $16 million in programs and $330 million in tax credits to incentivize the growth of Ontario s Entertainment and Creative Cluster industries MTCS started to implement risk-based assessments of archaeology reports and the culture media tax credits that will streamline approvals and increase productivity MTCS found new opportunities to achieve efficiencies and improve effectiveness of programming by eliminating funding to non-core programming in order to maintain investment in highest priority culture sectors The Ministry invested approximately $15 million in several capital projects in the culture sector Sport and Recreation Sectors The Sport Division ensured its activities effectively supported active community sport and recreation to enable lifelong participation in physical activity and amateur sport, and provide opportunities for people to live a healthier and more active lifestyle Ontario sought to maintain and strengthen its contributions to national high performance sports systems by focusing on the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games. MTCS supported the largely volunteer led amateur sport system, in order to enhance lifelong participation in sport Physical activity is an increasingly important contributor to broader social and economic goals. Targeted Ministry programs supported other government priorities including the Childhood Obesity Strategy, the Youth Action Plan and the Pan/Parapan American Games In partnership with the federal government, the Ministry also invested more than $2.5 million in upgrading and refurbishing infrastructure in the sport and recreation sectors. These investments are the final phase of projects supported by the $390 million Recreation Infrastructure Canada Program Tourism and Cultural Agencies and Attractions The Ministry s tourism and cultural agencies and attractions were catalysts for regional economic development. Together, these tourism and cultural capital assets attracted local and international visitors to Ontario, provided educational experiences for students of all ages and offered recreational opportunities to citizens and visitors The Ministry continued its commitment to enhancing accountability and financial sustainability by working with agencies and attractions to improve revenue streams and to support long-term, sustainable business models Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 24 of 149

27 The Ministry continued to focus on agency accountability and oversight, including best practices related to board skills and governance, spending, procurement and compliance with all applicable corporate directives and policies The Ministry invested over $30 million in capital projects at tourism and cultural agencies and attractions to strengthen these assets The Ministry continued to work with cultural agencies towards joint purchasing, sharing of research and collaborative marketing activities In February 2012, the government announced partial closure of Ontario Place and committed to revitalizing the site to make it a must visit destination using a phased approach, strategically linking to other government priorities such as the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games where possible A phased approach will allow the government flexibility as it continues with revitalization planning, and will enable the government to open parts of the 155-acre site as early as possible so that the public can enjoy this asset, while simultaneously balancing a fiscally-prudent investment approach The ministry established a Minister s Advisory Panel (MAP), chaired by John Tory, and comprised of industry experts and leaders to help guide the transformation of Ontario Place Engaging with Ontarians and with stakeholders has been a priority from the start of the Ontario Place revitalization project. In addition to the town hall and web cast held in June 2012, members of the public have had the opportunity to submit their ideas online. Since 2010, more than 1,600 submissions have been received. Several stakeholders were provided an opportunity to present to the MAP, which helped to inform the MAP s recommendations The MAP produced a report with 18 recommendations, which outlined a revitalization vision for a year-round, multi-use waterfront community and urban public park where people live, work, play and discover along the water s edge The MAP Report was endorsed by government in August 2012, launching Stage 1 of revitalization which included starting work with Infrastructure Ontario on technical due diligence and market sounding to gain insight into the opportunities and challenges with the site and to make the necessary preparations for development MTCS also began conversations with potential partners and the private sector to lay the groundwork for revitalization Ontario Seniors Secretariat The Ontario Seniors Secretariat made significant progress during Retirement Homes Initiative Continuing with the implementation of the Retirement Homes Act, 2010, this legislation marks the first time in Ontario that retirement homes will be subject to province-wide licensing and regulation The Act established the Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA), an arm s length organization that educates, licenses and inspects retirement homes to ensure they meet prescribed standards Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Page 25 of 149